Rafael Kakazu, MD - Medicare Orthopaedic Surgery in Danvers, MA

Rafael Kakazu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Danvers, Massachusetts. His current practice location is 4 State Rd, Danvers, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 774-3400.

Rafael Kakazu is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 294953) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1811374085.

Contact Information

Rafael Kakazu, MD
4 State Rd,
Danvers, MA 01923-2567
(978) 774-3400
(978) 774-5883

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael Kakazu
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopaedic Surgery
Location4 State Rd, Danvers, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811374085
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2015
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214249846
  • Enrollment ID: I20230119001631

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael Kakazu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811374085NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 294953 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Rafael Kakazu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDouglas E Peterson Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336491612
PECOS PAC ID: 3678724325
Enrollment ID: O20121106000655

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Rafael Kakazu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rafael Kakazu, MD
4 State Rd,
Danvers, MA 01923-2567

Ph: (978) 774-3400
Rafael Kakazu, MD
4 State Rd,
Danvers, MA 01923-2567

Ph: (978) 774-3400

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Danvers, MA

John J Boyle, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4 State Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-774-3400    Fax: 978-774-5884
Dr. Douglas Edward Peterson, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 State Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-774-3400    Fax: 978-774-5883
David P St Pierre, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 State Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-774-3400    Fax: 978-774-5883

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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